Effects of Civil War on Young Women in Somalia: Exploring the Relationships Between Death Anxiety, Meaning in Life and Self‐Esteem

The results suggest that the stress, anxiety and traumatic experiences women endure can have significant effects on psychological factors such as the meaning of life, fear of death and self-esteem. As a remarkable result, women experiencing future anxiety tend to have more positive scores in terms of the meaning of life and self-esteem. This result may reflect the complexity of the effects of war. It also suggests that future anxiety can shape individuals' coping mechanisms.